Coursework
Course Requirements
| EDL 580 | Leadership Induction | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 581 | Research and Leadership | 6 |
| EDL 582 | Cornerstones of Educational Leadership (Not required of candidates with a master’s degree in education.) | 6 |
| EDL 583 | Educational Leadership and Change | 6 |
| EDL 584 | Policy and Politics of Educational Leadership | 6 |
| EDL 585 | Leadership in a Legal Culture | 6 |
| EDL 586 | Leadership Performance Assessment | 5 |
| EDUC 514 | Digital Video in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 515 | Evolving Educational Technologies | 3 |
| EDUC 522 | Learning in the 21st Century | 3 |
| Total | 45 units | |
Computer Requirements
To maintain a consistent and current level of instruction, each student is required to utilize a computer equipped with Microsoft Word. APU’s laptop labs allow students to plug into docking stations and access the latest technology at all times.
TaskStream ePortfolios
Students are required to enroll in TaskStream, which includes an online portfolio assessment system to facilitate teacher candidate evaluation. Students create electronic portfolios to showcase and document their competencies and experiences with the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL), share artifacts or the entire portfolio with instructors and advisors for feedback and review online, submit sections of their portfolio or the entire body of work for evaluation online, and track their progress toward certification.